intj
yippee
yih-PEE
Yippee (intj) means Shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph. Example: “Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted.”
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Shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph.
"You'll understand, though, if I don't jump up and down and yell "Yippee!""
— Frasier, episode 2.05 (1994)
""Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted."
"She threw her hands up and yelled "Yippee!" when she got the acceptance letter."
How to use yippee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheerful shout of excitement — like a more childlike version of "hooray."
When to use it
Informal and often used jokingly or by children; sounds sarcastic if said flatly about something unwelcome.
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Etymology
An imitative exclamation, thought to be a playful stretch of "hip" (as in "hip hip hooray").
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What does “yippee” mean?
The word “yippee” means shouted to express sudden excitement, joy, or triumph. In plain terms, a cheerful shout of excitement — like a more childlike version of "hooray.".
How do you pronounce “yippee”?
“Yippee” is pronounced yih-PEE (/ˌjɪˈpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “yippee” in a sentence?
Here is “yippee” used in a sentence: “"Yippee, school's out!" the kids shouted.”
What part of speech is “yippee”?
“Yippee” is an intj.
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